Canned Good

A design competition in Chicago fights hunger

Chicago's fifth annual CANstruction competition kicked off last week at the Merchandise Mart with the unveiling of 19 structures all made of towering canned goods, designed by teams of employees from 30 local architecture, engineering, and construction companies. This clever contest serves double duty—funds raised go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository and all canned foods used in the design process are also donated. This year, the event raised $20,000 and the creations were made with a whopping 90,526 cans. To see these amazing designs, click through our slideshow.